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Two Wheel Forum / Re: Looks like bike season is just getting started here...

« on: May 17, 2015, 12:45:55 AM »

And this summer should be fun now that I got a new ride. 

Stay safe riding this summer everyone.

Congrats with the 'new ride' man! Post some pics when you can...

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Two Wheel Forum / Re: Kaw H2 will be unveil in Germany on 9/30

« on: May 17, 2015, 12:43:37 AM »

Finally saw one in person while picking up my new bike at the dealer the other day. Looks fast just sitting there

Congrats on the new bike man!!! What did you get?

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Two Wheel Forum / Re: Hmmm, still too young for a Wing so thinking about my next Nekkid

« on: May 17, 2015, 12:30:07 AM »

At this point, I think I'll stick with the Zook family and pick this naked Gixxer thou model up in a couple of years (unless there's something I like more in 2017):

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Two Wheel Forum / Re: Hmmm, still too young for a Wing so thinking about my next Nekkid

« on: May 17, 2015, 12:17:24 AM »

If I was taller, I'd get a VMAX 

At 30.5 inches, the VMax's seat is not as tall as many RR sportbike seats but it is wider due to it being a 'cruiser' so that'll spread a rider's legs further apart.

I like the VMax too but at almost 700 lbs., it's too heavy for my taste. Plus, it has a small gas tank and it's thirsty so, it won't work for my riding style. Although it handles well for a cruiser, a rider can feel the 700 lbs. lugging it around. Plus, it needs another gear with that much power....

Other than that, I like the way it looks:

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Hmong Culture & History / Re: Invitations to traditional Hmong weddings

« on: May 14, 2015, 12:41:49 PM »

A friend of mine called me up last night to ask me to attend his younger brother's wedding (traditional Hmong).  I wasn't sure how to reply.  We're not that close and I haven't seen the guy in about six months.  I can understand if his brother and I were also friends but I've actually never met his brother before.

I remember when my younger brother got married.  We got a kegger and my other younger brother started inviting his friends over.  I had to pull him aside and tell him this wasn't a house party and he better tell his friends to go home.

What does everybody else on here think about these things?

I don't know your friend or his brother so I think it comes down to your gut feeling...

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Automotive Discussion / Re: Integra GSR vs sportbike?

« on: May 11, 2015, 02:35:24 PM »

I was saying a 170 hp bike, that's powerful for a bike.

Yep, that's on the powerful side for bikes but again depends on the weight. Many of today's liter to hyper bikes are pushing over 200HP in showroom stock form now...If you want to look into specialty nichie bikes, 500-600HP is not unheard of..

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Automotive Discussion / Re: Integra GSR vs sportbike?

« on: May 11, 2015, 09:27:37 AM »

170 IS weak.

I don't know how much HP that bike has, but if it's 170, it's powerful for it's weight.

Sure if you say so as it could be powerful for you...but to most, 170 is weak for a vehicle that weighs 2700 lbs. in today's standard where there are small cars making 300HP out of the showroom floor...

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Automotive Discussion / Re: Isn't this dangerous?

« on: May 11, 2015, 12:17:26 AM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kooC3DTFne8

What an idiot giving the rest of us a bad label...glad he crashed.

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Automotive Discussion / Re: Integra GSR vs sportbike?

« on: May 11, 2015, 12:12:32 AM »

It was funnie, the guy on the bike said "but I heard you got a GSR motor in that thing"....

Agree that it's "funnie" as 170HP is considered on the weak side even for a car that weighs around 2700 lbs. He must not know power.

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Music Discussion / Good Thai song playlist of songs about broken heart, MIL putting DIL down, ....

« on: May 06, 2015, 12:39:05 AM »

father disapproved of the boy his daughter is dating...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgqKSOFvUgw&index=3&list=PLjqvd8scR7uaiffFBbXK2KF4u-R69YsDb&t=4s

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Automotive Discussion / Re: Windshield Repair

« on: May 05, 2015, 03:14:48 PM »

Anyone of you guys know how much it cost to repair a windshield for a Toyota Corolla 2009? The crack is the sizes of a backpack and is shaped like a spider web....Visible inside the car but on the outside it's barely see able.

Depends on where you go, and the quality of the glass...so call as many shop as it takes to get to the one you're comfortable with..

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Automotive Discussion / Re: Any Exotic car Hmong Owners out there?

« on: April 26, 2015, 01:30:17 AM »

Everyone has their own reasons when buying a car especially when it comes to a sport car!  Maybe it's the high horsepower or the thrill of the speed it can achieve or maybe it is the attention that it brings...  Whatever the reason, it always brings joy to the owner!  The way I see it, if you can... Why not! 😊   As for myself, I've always been a fan of Lamborghini and, of course, would love to own one since it has always been my dream car since childhood.  Realistically, at the present time, it is indeed just a dream!  But with hard work and determination, any dreams can become reality... Such as that Hmong Ferrari owner back in '92! 

As with the low mileage used Ferrari model I posted about, I'm sure you can find a used Lambo in your price range too in the future or even new depending on where you are at. There's a good reason why those exotic cars have very low mileage: maintenance cost.

I know someone that owns a Testarossa and he tells me it cost him $10k to do the tune-up because they have to lift the V-12 motor to get to the plugs.

With that said, you should always pursue what you want in life and if that's owning a Lambo, then just do it!

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Automotive Discussion / Re: Any Exotic car Hmong Owners out there?

« on: April 25, 2015, 11:56:03 AM »

Thanks for the replies!  In MN, I've seen a few Hmongs driving '03+ VIPERS, one w/ a new VETTE, and yes, even one w/ a GTR!!  With so many successful Hmong enterpreneurs in the US, I'm sure they could buy either a FERRARI or LAMBO if they wanted to... Although I have not seen one in MN yet, I believe I will one day! 😊   Perhaps those of you living in warmer states such as California would have a better chance to see a Hmong owner of such exotic car!

Perhaps some have my take in regards to things like that. Even if money is no object, I can't see myself living in mega mansion or own a fleet of exotic cars like Bugatti, Ferrari, Lambo, McClaren, etc., because a car like a Supra or Vette or Viper or GT-R can perform as well as some Ferrari and Lambo models for much less money stock vs. stock. Therefore, it would be an overkill to me just to pay more for the name plate or brand. I feel the same way in moto world too, I can't see myself paying more for a Ducati, MV or HD when models from other brands offers the same and in some cases more for less money.

With that said if one just want to say "I owned a Ferrari" for the name tag, to show off/get attention ("hey look at me"), or other reasons, it's not that much to pick up a used model like this $38k with 20k miles Ferrari:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4966120328.html





It's not that much more than this $30k 94 Supra TT with much higher mileage (97K miles):

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/4992023203.html

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Automotive Discussion / Re: Any Exotic car Hmong Owners out there?

« on: April 25, 2015, 12:29:18 AM »

I know a fews guys who own 60k-100k cars, but I don't believe those to be exotics unless they're used. Nowadays a Toyota Avalon is almost 50k.  LOL I've been looking at a few C6 Z06s and Vipers. Never owned a domestic before and these look promising.

I've owned a C5 Vette and even though it's considered a "high end" domestic model, the quality was not as good as my average Toyota and Honda models in terms of dependability. Hopefully the new ones are better. The Vette and Viper have a good starting point if you are looking for power and torque.

Out of the domestic models I've owned, the Wrangler was the most dependable.

I had a friend that bought a first year Viper (94?) back in 1994 and it didn't come with A/C, I'm like that much money spent and no A/C? 

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Automotive Discussion / This could be bad for those of us, DIY guys and aftermarket part vendors...

« on: April 23, 2015, 03:15:18 PM »

GM, Ford, And Others Want to Make Working on Your Own Car Illegal


One of the inherent rights of owning a vehicle is the ability to get on one’s backside — a wrench in one hand and a grease rag in the other, and just tinker to your little heart’s desire. Since the vehicle was invented, it’s been an important facet within the community of gearheads.

General Motors — the same company responsible for 87 deaths related to faulty ignition switches, FYI — wants to take that right away from you citing safety and security issues. Along with a few other big names.

It’s called the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). It’s been around since 2000 and started as anti-Internet piracy legislation. But automakers want to use it to try and make working on your own car illegal. Yes, illegal. The general premise is that unlike cars of the past, today’s vehicles are so advanced and use such a large amount of software and coding in their general makeup, altering said code could be dangerous and possibly even malicious.